Summary
Gold coin; Denomination: 20 Shillings
Edinburgh Mint
Mary (1542-1567)
The edge of this coin has been tooled for mounting as jewelry.
Obverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle, crowned shield charged with the lion rampant; around, + MARIA D G SCOTORVM 1543
Reverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle, crowned MR monogram, below, cinquefoil; around, (mm. mullet) ECCE ANCILLA DOMINI (translation, behold the handmaid of the Lord)
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1543 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.538 g (Weight)
tooled at edge removing gold and black glue still attached
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5391 Pages